The Kobe Nike Air Force 1 Low Ices Over In “Light Armory Blue” For Adults And Kids

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Matt Varga August 10th, 2026 (updated)

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Update: Official images of GS sizing for the Kobe Nike Air Force 1 Low “Light Armory Blue” have now emerged, adding a kids’ counterpart to this pair. Release info is still largely opaque, but we can confirm a $120 retail price for adults and a $100 retail price for grade school. Catch images of kids’ pairs below the “Where To Buy” widget.

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Mens Nike Air Force 1 Low

SKU: IB0018-103

RETAIL PRICE: $125

RELEASE DATE: Sep 1, 2026

US 09/01/2026 Tuesday

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Original article published June 24th, 2026:

Caitlin Clark, Jalen Brunson, and a range of high-profile showcases like the Kobe 4 “Draft Pack” demonstrate that Kobe can still be the center of the sneaker universe several times a year. Yet for those unwilling to tangle with blind boxes or enter countless raffles for the real top-shelf stuff, Nike has continually let loose more accessible carriers of the Kobe Bryant legacy.

The Nike Kobe 9 EM is a frequent choice in that regard, embracing a high-volume, “Team Bank”-style counterpart to the Kobe 5 or Kobe 6, ensuring Bryant-approved performance on the court. But who says the hardwood needs to be the be-all and end-all? The Nike Kobe Air Force 1 Low has proven a surefire way to bring his demeanor into everyday fits, now flirting with a dozen unique colorways on the snakeskin-clad sneaker.

The roster grows deeper with this “Light Armory Blue” edition, bracketing a subtle off-white foundation with calming blue on the outsoles and collars. Sheath logos dotted around the uppers and alternating 8/24 jersey numbers uphold the late legend’s winning ways.

The Kobe x Nike Air Force 1 Low “Light Armory Blue” should be dropping in the coming months, holding onto the standard $120 retail price. Catch official images below and watch our Sneaker Release Dates hub to be the first to know when we’ve got a firm date.

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Written by

Matt Varga, Junior Editor

Matt Varga is an Editor at SneakerNews. Initially earning a degree in Video Arts and Technology, he got his start in video editing and writing in the music world — primarily on hip-hop and electronic. A long-standing interest in sneakers led him to switching over to footwear. An avid collector, his favorite sneaker of all time comes down to either the Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” and Air Jordan 5 “Laney,” his first ever pick-ups. When he’s not writing, you can find Matt cooking, traveling, attending concerts and when weather permits, on the handball court.